OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500-1559 June 2019 question paper Y207

Which of the following was a greater concern for Charles V in his foreign policy towards the Ottoman Empire?

(i) The threat to the Mediterranean

(ii) The situation in the Balkans

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* Assess the reasons why it was not possible to reconcile Luther to the Catholic Church in the

years 1517–1529.

Which of the following was a more significant reason why the Habsburg-Valois conflict was so long lasting during the rule of Charles V?

(i) The decisions and leadership of Francis I

(ii) The decisions and leadership of Charles V

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘The Ottomans never seriously threatened the territories of Charles V during the years

1520–1555.’ How far do you agree?